For sale
$2,975,000
5beds
6,255sqft
117 Hillcrest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
5beds
6,255sqft
Single family residence, residential
Built in 1916
0.26 Acres
Direct access, driveway, electric gate, gated, gravel, private, secured
$476 price/sqft
What's special
Smart home technologyDual entrancesHardwood floorsLight-filled formal roomsMature landscaping providing privacyDetailed millworkMedia room
Located in Forest Park, one of Raleigh's most sought-after inside-the-beltline neighborhoods, 117 Hillcrest Road offers a rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home blending historic Georgian Revival design with modern luxury living. Originally built over 110 years ago, the home was once owned by Dr. John Reuer of NC State's ...
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Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10154452
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 06:48pm
Listed by:
Megan Hackley 919-649-1610,
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10154452
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Active Solar, Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Pantry, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dining L, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Second Primary Bedroom, Shower Only, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,255
- Total interior livable area: 6,255 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,674
- Finished area below ground: 1,580
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Electric Gate, Gated, Gravel, Private, Secured
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Gas Grill, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 170417106725000 0059470
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian, Local Historic Designation, Modern, State Historic Designation
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Glass, Metal Siding, Plaster, Spray Foam Insulation, Steel Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Membrane, Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,627,723
- Annual tax amount: $14,215
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,975,000$476/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listing removed | $2,975,000$476/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10119151 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,975,000$476/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,975,000$476/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $2,975,000-0.8%$476/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,215 +0.4% | $1,627,723 |
| 2024 | $14,157 +9.5% | $1,627,723 +37.5% |
| 2023 | $12,924 +7.6% | $1,183,858 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$16,534/mo
Principal & interest
$14848
Property taxes
$1686
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Estimated market value
$2,921,600
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$5,438/mo
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Neighborhood: Hillsborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wiley ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Wiley
- Middle: Wake - Oberlin
- High: Wake - Broughton
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27605
- Hillsborough
- 117 Hillcrest Rd